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Recent News About Alabama Department of Public Health
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Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Social Work Month
Each March, the National Association of Social Workers seeks to bring recognition to the social work profession with Social Work Month
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Narcan Nasal Spray is Approved for Nonprescription Use, and Other Overdose-reducing Treatments are Still Available From Pharmacies by Standing Order
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Narcan® 4 mg nasal spray medication for over-the-counter nonprescription use
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Alabama Begins Screening Newborns for Two Additional Genetic Disorders
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is excited to announce that on March 13 newborn screening began for two additional treatable genetic disorders
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‘Yes! We Can End TB!’ is the Theme of World TB Day 2023
Did you know that TB, an airborne infectious disease, remains one of the leading causes of death in the world?
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Alabama WIC Program Expands Access to Breastfeeding Support Services
Unlimited, 24/7 access to infant feeding support is now available to participants served by the Alabama Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
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Alabama Public Health: National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month
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2023 Alabama Health Dashboard for Chronic Health Issues and Outcomes Now Available to the Public
The Alabama Department of Public Health announces the launch of the Alabama Health Dashboard
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"Fuel Your Future" - March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month
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International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month: "Survive and Thrive"
"Survive and thrive"
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ADPH Continues to Offer STD/HIV Home Specimen Collection Kits by Mail in 2023
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has renewed the STD/HIV home specimen collection kit program for 2023
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Children’s Dental Health Month Promotes Good Oral Health
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when we draw attention to the need for good oral health practices for children
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Shellfish Growing Waters Reopened
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced today the reopening of portions of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on January 11
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Shellfish Growing Waters Closed
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I and II are closed
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Keep Your Body Healthy; It May Lead to Better Brain Health
Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. According to the most recent survey of people ages 45 years and older in Alabama, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), one in seven Alabamians experiences subjective cognitive decline, or SCD
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Prevent Hypothermia; Recognize and Get Medical Attention if Symptoms Occur
Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions is extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the coming days when below freezing temperatures are predicted
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Take Precautions by Getting Vaccinated to Reduce the Risk of Illness During the Holidays
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) encourages the public to get vaccinated or boosted against the COVID-19 virus, get flu shots, take prevention measures, and seek healthcare guidance when sick during the holiday season
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Covid-19 Vaccine and Bivalent Boosters Protect the Most Vulnerable, Don’t Delay Treatment if You Test Positive
While the holiday season is well underway, the Alabama Department of Public Health encourages you to make time in your busy schedule to get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations if you haven’t already
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Telemental Health Services Offered to Veterans Through 'Mission Impossible'
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (TVAMC), along with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), held an open house for the “Mission Possible” program that provides telemental health services to veterans in Pickens County and surrounding areas
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Celebrate National Family Health History Day This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about the gathering of family, and many times it involves family that usually isn't in the same place at the same time
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Alabama Public Health: Join the Great American Smokeout on November 17
For over 40 years the Great American Smokeout, observed annually on the third Thursday of November, has served as a starting point for the journey to a smoke-free life